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Israeli Broadcaster Denounced for Calling Politician a 'Monkey'
Radio host Yinon Magal ignited controversy by calling politician Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" during a live broadcast, implying he was controlled by "elitist Ashkenazim." Legal correspondent Guy Peleg condemned the remark as "base racism" and "Bibism." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Magal's statement "very inappropriate" but also criticized Eisenkot for not condemning attacks against Likud members.
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What happened
- 01Radio host Yinon Magal called politician Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" on air, sparking widespread condemnation.
- 02Guy Peleg described Magal's remarks as "base racism" and "Bibism," suggesting a deeper, manipulative intent.
- 03Gadi Eisenkot stated the problem was not Magal but those behind him, vowing to bring change.
- 04Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deemed Magal's comment "very inappropriate."
- 05Netanyahu also criticized Eisenkot for not condemning attacks against Likud members.
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